Northlakes High School vs Woongarrah Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Northlakes High School
San Remo · Government high school · 7-12
789 students · ICSEA 917
Woongarrah Public School
Woongarrah · Government primary · K-6
385 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Northlakes High School San Remo NSW | Woongarrah Public School Woongarrah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #414 of 539 | #1206 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1142 of 1,472 | #3746 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 789 | 385 |
| Girls / boys | 342 / 447 | 200 / 185 |
| Foundation intake | – | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | 162 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 66 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 917 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.5 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.1 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 12% |
| Suburb | San Remo 2262 | Woongarrah 2259 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | northlake-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | woongarrah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Woongarrah Public School scores higher on the Success Index (35.4 vs 31.6).
- •Woongarrah Public School has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 917), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northlakes High School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 17.7).
- •Northlakes High School is the larger school with 789 students compared with 385.
- •Northlakes High School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -15%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Northlakes High School better than Woongarrah Public School?
On the Success Index, Woongarrah Public School ranks higher (35.4 vs 31.6 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Northlakes High School and Woongarrah Public School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between San Remo and Woongarrah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Northlakes High School has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woongarrah Public School has 17.7.
How do Northlakes High School and Woongarrah Public School rank in NSW?
Northlakes High School is 414th of 539 and Woongarrah Public School is 1206th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.